Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Rocío Jurado

Role / Field:

Iconic Spanish singer, nicknamed 'The Greatest,' whose voice defined a generation.

Born:

1943-09-18

Died:

2006-06-01

Century / Era:

1943s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Early Life

María del Rocío Mohedano Jurado (18 September 1943 – 1 June 2006), simply known as Rocío Jurado (Spanish pronunciation: [roˈθi.o xuˈɾaðo]), was a Spanish singer and actress. Nicknamed La más grande ("The Greatest"), Rocío Jurado sold more than 16 million records, making her one of the best-selling Spanish female singers. She received 5 platinum and 30 gold discs. In 2000, in New York City, she won the prize "La voz del Milenio" for best female voice of the 20th century.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

Rocío Jurado was born on Calvo Soto Street #11, Chipiona (Cádiz) in Andalusia, Spain. Her father, Fernando Mohedano Crespo (died at 36 years old), was a shoemaker and flamenco singer in his spare time; her mother, Rosario Jurado Bernal (died at 52 years old because of pancreatic cancer), was housewife and amateur performer of Andalusian traditional music. Rocío Jurado was the eldest of 3 children, Gloria (1950) and Amador (1953) and she had 3 nephews and 5 nieces. At home, Rocío Jurado learned to love music; her first public performance was at the age of eight, in a play at Colegio La Divina Pastora. She learned to work hard when she was a girl, She sang in the church, and took part in some...

Enduring Legacy & Impact

The historical impact and works continue to influence the modern world.

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